Great singers from the seventeenth century to the present day / Kurt Pahlen ; translated by Oliver Coburn.
| Author/creator | Pahlen, Kurt |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Stein and Day, [1974, ©1973] |
| Description | 266 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Grosse Sänger unserer Zeit. English |
| Contents | In the beginnig was song -- Mainly prima donnas -- Early primi uomini -- Singing at the turn of the century -- Caruso, Chaliapin and their successors -- Opera in Germany and Austria until the second world war -- Opera all over the world -- Singing and singers -- Opera in our time. |
| Abstract | The most beautiful of man's instruments is said to be his own voice. This book draws together every facet of the art of singing, and shows the relationship between song and the art forms which have used it - particularly the opera. The author shows how the long established Bel Canto style of the Italians was challenged in the nineteenth century by the "singing actor" who introduced a greater psychological depth to his roles, and progresses to the work of Gustav Mahler at the Vienna Court Opera during 1897 through 1907, perhaps the high point of ensemble productions. This book orchestrates for the reader the operatic successes of the twenties and thirties, and finally the new generation of talented singers who revived worldwide interest in opera after the war. |
| LCCN | 73093033 |
| ISBN | 0812816986 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML400.P24 G73 1974 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |